James Pearson

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James has gone from climbing near his family home in the Peak District of England to exploring walls and mountains in exotic locations around the globe everywhere from Tazmania to Thailand. His first venture into rock climbing came at the age of 15 and it was soon clear that he was blessed with a naturally elegant climbing style. However, he also had the dedication and commitment to refine and develop that talent and by the age of 19 he was already one of the UK’s brightest climbing stars. James has been scouring the planet for more demanding challenges ever since.

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Fri Night Vid New Life with Caroline Ciavaldini and James Pearson

This week's Friday Night Video documents the shifting priorities that come with raising a son in a world that revolves around climbing and the outdoors. Follow Caroline Ciavaldini and James Pearson as they navigate their new lives, try to maint...

4 Jun

The Ticklist #27 Megos, Bridges and Hard Sport

A mix of ticks, unusual news, interesting tidbits and remastered classics...

7 1 May

Fri Night Vid Bound By Tradition - Larcher and Pearson discuss Tribe

Jacopo Larcher and James Pearson sit down and discuss Tribe, a route that Jacopo made the first ascent of in 2019 and a contender for the hardest trad route in the world. James repeated the line in 2020 and believed it to have...

4 23 Apr

News Hard Grit Repeats by James Pearson and Caroline Ciavaldini

James Pearson made the third ascent of Harder, Faster E9 7a at Black Rocks, Derbyshire on 24...

47 28 Dec, 2020

Video Le Tour des Alpilles - A Biking and Climbing Roadtrip

Caroline Ciavaldini and James Pearson embark on a biking and climbing trip through the south of France in...

5 12 Nov, 2020

News Second Ascent of Tribe - World's Hardest Trad Route? - by James Pearson

James Pearson has made the second ascent of the trad climb 'Tribe' at Cadarese,...

21 22 Oct, 2020

The Ticklist #2 - Puccio on Fire, Pearson Climbs his 2nd 9a and More

In this week's ticklist, we cover ascents from the boulders of Rocky Mountain National...

3 31 Jul, 2020

Interview James Pearson and Caroline Ciavaldini - Training at Home with a Baby

4 27 Apr, 2020

Fri Night Vid James Pearson - The Walk of Life

10 28 Jun, 2019

Fri Night Vid Sawanobori - Climbing Waterfalls in Japan

2 5 Apr, 2019

Article Sawanobori - James Pearson on Climbing Waterfalls in Japan

34 1 Apr, 2019

Video James Pearson: Beyond the Mostest

19 12 Mar, 2018

News Power Ranger - 5.14 R First Ascent by James Pearson

13 Dec, 2017

Fri Night Vid James Pearson E10 at Annot

19 16 Jun, 2017

News Rhapsody E11 7a repeat for James Pearson

72 25 Sep, 2014

Newsflash James Pearson Flashes Pembroke E9

26 4 Sep, 2014

Video James Pearson Talks Trad & Flashes E8

6 22 Aug, 2014

Video James Pearson - F8c

24 29 Nov, 2010

Features Exclusive Interview: James Pearson

30 29 Nov, 2010

Photo James Pearson on Gerty Berwick

11 17 Feb, 2009

News James Pearson... E12 justification

51 13 Oct, 2008

News James Pearson climbs Devon Project - E12 7a

325 30 Sep, 2008

News James Pearson Climbs Cratcliffe Groove E10 7b

90 4 Feb, 2008

Latest Reviews for James's Sponsors

Reviews from the UKC editorial team

La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX

Is it a shoe, or a boot? Marrying a soft, supportive and shock-absorbing feel with a comparatively light weight, the Ultra Raptor Mid GTX arguably gives you the best of both worlds, says Dan Bailey. For lightweight backpacking, long summer hill...

20 Apr

Comfy All-Day Rock Shoes

For beginners taking their first steps on the rock, or more experienced climbers looking for a foot-friendly rock shoe for long routes and lower-grade days, a flatter and more neutral model may be preferable to the toe-cramping asymmetry of a downturned...

47 1 Dec, 2020

La Sportiva Testarossa

The Testarossa MkII will please devotees of the early 2000s original, and route climbers alike, and is a worthwhile addition to La Sportiva's extensive rock shoe range, says Nick Brown.

11 16 Oct, 2020

Micro Cams

Micro cams are among the most useful pieces of gear on a trad climber's rack. Having a tiny cam you can rely on to protect otherwise...

48 8 Sep, 2020

La Sportiva TX Guide shoes

With a refined design that marries the confidence inspiring grip of a trail shoe, and climbing performance to match the best in...

11 1 Sep, 2020

La Sportiva Jackal

"I liked the Jackal from the moment I first put them on and have continued to love them through repeated use" says Rob Greenwood. Designed...

5 7 Aug, 2020

The North Face Summit L5 LT FUTURELIGHT Jacket and Trousers

In a campaign that challenges us to "Defy the past: Wear the future" The North Face's FUTURELIGHT...

2 3 Mar, 2020

Latest News from James's Sponsors

Announcements direct from manufacturers

New Climbing Gear Spring/Summer '21

Next up in our Spotlight gear round-ups is climbing gear. We've chatted with brands about the latest hardware, ropes, harnesses, helmets and every other form of gear. Plus, everything is hitting the shops imminently......

11 15 Mar

New Footwear Spring/Summer '21

In the absence of any trade show this year, we've created our own. Normally, shows tend to focus on products hitting the market in 6 months to a year, but we've asked brands to talk about the new kit available now. In this first round up, we're showing off...

11 8 Mar

Wild Country Zero Friends

Introducing the new Zeros for solid holding power in small placements. The ultimate weapon for thin cracks, pockets or pin scars on cutting-edge climbs and extreme adventures

27 Jul, 2020